H.R.4557

BEACON Act Bringing Executive Accountability, Clarity, and Oversight Now Act

Introduced·7/21/25
Introduced in House Text

BEACON Act establishes an Office of Inspector General for the Executive Office of the President.

The BEACON Act amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Office of Inspector General for the Executive Office of the President. The President must appoint an Inspector General within 120 days of the Act's enactment. The Inspector General must submit semiannual reports to the President and Congress, including additional information on audits and evaluations. The Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency conducts annual audits of the Office of Inspector General.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 21, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 21, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.